Buena Vista Middle vs Salinas High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Middle Salinas, California | Salinas High Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 1,334 | #727 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2996 of 15,369 | #12440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 2,380 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 2,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 34.0).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 77.5%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.6).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 321.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Middle better than Salinas High?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Middle ranks higher (71.6 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buena Vista Middle and Salinas High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Middle: 321. Salinas High: 2,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Middle and Salinas High rank in California?
Buena Vista Middle is 163rd of 1,334 and Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).